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Dita’s Travel Essentials

January 9, 2012

I’m not a huge fan of Dita Von Teese, but I know a lot of you are. I love her style, and her classic beauty, I’m just not a fan of her career choice, but that’s another conversation. I’ve mentioned before that I saw her at the Rose Bowl swap meet once, and she is just as beautiful and stunning in person.

W Magazine asked her to share her travel essentials, since she’s on the go so much. I love what she shared. Check it out.

“I use all Globe-Trotter suitcases; they look chic and classic. Most of my burlesque costumes travel in Globe-Trotter cases that are color-matched to each outfit.”–Dita Von Teese

“Marc Jacobs sent me this Louis Vuitton hatbox when I was performing at Vuitton parties in Paris and Las Vegas.”–Dita Von Teese

“This diary is Smythson–I get all my journals and datebooks there. I like to write about travels, and I find it very useful to look back on what I wrote to see where I was both geographically and emotionally. I always keep it in a locked safe, because, as Mae West once said, ‘Keep a diary, and someday it may keep you.'”–Dita Von Teese

“I write a lot of thank-you notes–and love letters when I have someone special in my life. I adore very fine papers, which I have custom made for me, and I write with my Montblanc fountain pen, which has burgundy, rose-scented ink.”–Dita Von Teese

“It’s perfectly acceptable to touch up your makeup at the dinner table if you have a gorgeous powder compact. This one is from the forties and different fashions of the era pictured on it. It’s quite a large compact–the size of the puff always gets comments!”–Dita Von Teese

“I always have at least three red lipsticks in my handbag–usually a bright red, a cherry red, and a deep ruby red. This is one of my favorites, Dior Roulette Red.”–Dita Von Teese

I just happened upon your blog and its fabulous! I agree with your thoughts on Ms. Dita as well, but I have to say her packing is quite classy! I wish I had a set of fancy suitcases color coordinated with my clothes, maybe someday 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful week and Happy Monday!Toodles, Twirling Clarehttp://twirlingclare.blogspot.com/

Behind the Inspiration

Many of you might not know I began this blog after being so inspired by Marilyn Monroe and her tragic life. She was often so misunderstood, I find her to be intriguing. I'm in love with old Hollywood and Marilyn embodies everything about it that I am inspired by. Who better to inspire me? Over the years, the blog has become less about Marilyn and more about me, my love of fashion, and appreciation for life, however I won't forget the inspiration that started it all, thus the name, "Blonde Episodes."

Blonde Bits by Marilyn

"Ever notice that 'what the hell' is always the right decision?"

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

"If you can make a girl laugh, you can make her do anything."

"The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space."

"We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets."

"I don't mind living in a man's world, as long as I can be a woman in it."

"We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle."

"I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made."

"Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about."

"All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they are not all the same."

"A career is wonderful but you can't curl up with it on a cold night."

"If you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."

"I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love."

"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."

"A smart girl leaves before she is left."

"Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship."

"The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream."

"A strong man doesn't have to be dominant toward a woman. He doesn't match his strength against a woman weak with love for him. He matches it against the world."

"Fame doesn't fulfill you. It warms you a bit, but that warmth is temporary."

"I think one of the basic reasons men make good friends is that they can make up their minds quickly."

"It's not to much fun to know yourself too well or think you do - everyone needs a little conceit to carry them through & past the falls."

"There is just no comparison between having a dinner date with a man and staying home playing canasta with the girls."